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  FBI director meets CBI chief, discuss 'foiled' murder plot of Pannun, extradition of 26/11 terrorist

  World | December 12, 2023 10:11 IST

  The high-profile visit came against the backdrop of an alleged "foiled" murder plot of Khalistani terrorist, Gurupatant Singh Pannun on American soil-- a claim that Indian officials rejected but assured investigation.

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  Jharkhand: Four arested for cybercrime with links to Pakistan

  India | December 10, 2023 23:38 IST

  10 mobile phones, 36 SIM cards, 37 debit and credit cards, 12 passbooks and chequebooks, a two-wheeler, a four-wheeler and other articles were recovered by the police from them, the police said.

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  Job Scam: Over 100 websites duping people on the pretext of providing work blocked

  Technology | December 06, 2023 11:51 IST

  These websites were blocked as per the Information Technology Act of 2000, by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and have followed the recommendation which was made by the I4C.

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  Telegram at risk as hackers using it to pull off large-scale phishing scams | Deets here

  Technology | November 26, 2023 17:09 IST

  The report says that Neanderthals will choose their targets which will be based on factors such as gender, age, experience in online marketplaces, completed trades, ratings, reviews and the type of items they sell- enabling them to tailor their approach and increase the chances of success.

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  New Ducktail malware variant targeting Facebook Business accounts: Cybersecurity Alert

  Technology | November 26, 2023 15:10 IST

  The main objective of the cyber attackers is to compromise the Business accounts on the social networking platform led by Mark Zuckerberg. The hacker’s main focus is on the employees in key roles which reflects a strategic approach.

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  CBI busts cybercrime racket after searches at 24 locations, Rs 2.2 crore cash seized

  India | November 22, 2023 21:18 IST

  In the CBI searches, Rs 2.2 crore in cash, foreign currency, cryptocurrency and important documents have been seized. Further investigation is underway, said the officials.

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  Woman tries ordering scotch whisky online, fell in trap of cybercriminals | Here is what happened

  Technology | November 20, 2023 17:06 IST

  The incident took place back on October 10 this year, when the woman lost Rs 33,000 while ordering alcohol online and reported FIR on October 16 (2023). The FIR was made under Section 420 (cheating) of the IPC.

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  How to keep yourself safe from OTP scams?

  Technology | November 08, 2023 16:26 IST

  Since OTPs are linked to your email or phone number with the company, scammers can't get them easily. But they might try tricky ways to steal your OTP or fool you into telling them. You can stay safe from these tricks if you know about OTP fraud and how to prevent it.

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  Cyber fraud in Mumbai: Businessman duped of Rs 3.3 Cr by 'Ukrainian woman' | Details here

  Technology | November 08, 2023 16:25 IST

  A 75-year-old businessman in Mumbai was tricked by a Ukrainian woman named Esema. She told him that she wanted to start a business in India because her country, Ukraine, was in a bad situation due to a war.

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  How dangerous is Deepfake? All you need to know

  Explainers | November 06, 2023 16:47 IST

  Deepfake is the latest technology used by cybercriminals to use it for swiping faces of the people, especially in explicit images or videos. This technology is dangerous and here is everything you need to know about it.

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  Man loses Rs 2.4 lakh in cyber scam while recharging FasTag- Know what happened and how to be safe?

  Technology | October 30, 2023 12:55 IST

  FasTag Cybercrime: A man recently lost 2.4 lakh when he followed the steps suggested by the customer service providers, which were later discovered that it was fake. Here is everything you need to know about the scam and how to take care of your bank account.

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  Mumbai cyber crime: Lured with Rs 11 crore PF payout, elderly couple loses over Rs 4 crore

  Maharashtra | October 26, 2023 17:23 IST

  Mumbai cyber crime: Husband of the complainant prior worked in a prominent IT services and consulting company. After his retirement, couple had withdrawn invested funds post-maturity, the official said. The caller then asked the woman to deposit money required towards the payment of TDS, GST etc.

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  Cybercriminals from Vietnam focus on India, US, and UK, unleash possible malware attacks

  Technology | October 22, 2023 17:46 IST

  Vietnam-based cybercriminals target digital marketing firms in India, US and UK. The Vietnamese hackers utilize 'Darkgate' malware and MaaS toolkit in malicious campaign.

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  How to protect yourself from rising online frauds: Tips and tricks

  Technology | October 09, 2023 18:00 IST

  Online frauds are constantly evolving, and scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their tactics. To safeguard yourself against these threats, it's essential to stay informed about the latest scams and learn how to protect your personal information and finances.

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  How to protect your smartphone from hacking and be safe?

  Technology | October 03, 2023 12:43 IST

  With the looming threat of cybercriminals, who aim to breach our phone's security for various malicious purposes such as tracking our activities, extracting sensitive information, or even extorting ransom, it's crucial to stay vigilant.

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  Online rental scam on the surge: 2 students lost around Rs 13 lakh

  Technology | October 01, 2023 18:25 IST

  Rental fraud in the UK has surged by 23% from 2021 to 2022, highlighting the need for caution and thorough verification when entering rental agreements. Travellers, particularly Indians in unfamiliar territories, should exercise vigilance to avoid falling victim to such scams.

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  Bengaluru Police busts Rs 854 crore cyber investment fraud, six arrested

  Karnataka | September 30, 2023 14:31 IST

  The accused gang had lured the victims through WhatsApp and Telegram. Thousands of victims had invested money in between Rs one lakh to 10 lakh or more.

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  Ghaziabad woman loses Rs 13 lakh in YouTube video-liking scam

  Technology | September 27, 2023 19:20 IST

  A recent case has emerged where Prachi Mathur, a Ghaziabad resident, fell victim to scammers who lured her through text messages with an apparently straightforward method to earn extra money. They offered her compensation for liking YouTube videos.

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  Cybercriminals combine voice phishing and OTP grabbers to steal more data: Report

  Technology | September 25, 2023 14:05 IST

  A recent advertisement on SpoofMyAss.com offers tools that assist in large-scale vishing attacks, raising concerns about cybersecurity and the need for heightened awareness and security measures.

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  Pune man falls victim to an online job scam, loses Rs 3 Lakh, emphasizes the need for digital cautio

  Technology | September 24, 2023 20:29 IST

  The victim was already employed at a private firm and received an initial task that seemed legitimate—writing Google Map reviews.